The Trustee Senate will look at the challenges scheme Trustees face and ask how they can best address some of these challenges. It will also explore what the future is likely to hold for Trustees and assess the common themes emerging.

This webinar will look at the issue of mental health wellbeing in the workplace – asking the steps employers can take to improve the mental health of their employees; and looking at how things such as early intervention strategies can help.

The US equity investment environment has gradually shifted from active management to passive investing in both institutional and retail channels in recent years.

The US Large Cap Core Strategy provides exposure to quality US companies with sustainable competitive advantages and the ability to generate significant cash flow. We look for the best companies, at the right valuation, and hold for the long-term.

This new paper examines the increased focus on Responsible Investment in all its various forms, and reflects the growing awareness from investors globally that non-financial risks may have a meaningful impact on long-term financial performance.

The purpose of this paper is to provide an introduction to Responsible Investment, including the main approaches and the investor landscape.

PGGM's Kool leaves to start communications consultancy

NETHERLANDS - Alfred Kool, director of corporate communications at the e59.9bn PGGM, is leaving his post after 20 years with the fund to start a communications consultancy.

The fund has not yet appointed a successor.

“This is an old wish come true,” Kool said. “I feel sad to leave PGGM but on the other hand I look forward to using my knowledge and experience in a broader way. There is still a lot to be done in the pension world from a communications perspective.”

Karel Noordzij, PGGM’s chairman of the board of managing directors, said: “The cooperation with Alfred was excellent and I regret to see him go. PGGM owes him a lot for what he established during the past 20 years. But on the other hand, I respect his decision.”

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) is consulting on changes to the actuarial assumptions it uses in valuations in a bid to better reflect the bulk annuity market, with schemes set to move into surplus on aggregate.